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34 employees and must be dated within the 90-day period immediately preceding the NATCA request for voluntary recognition. Such cards will be used only to verify majority status. Upon receipt of the NATCA request and authorization cards, RVA will determine the validity of the information submitted and, if there are no questions as to validity or majority, will grant voluntary recognition within 30 days thereafter. This grant will have the same force and effect as a certification by the NLRB and a copy will be provided to the NLRB for its records. In the event RVA determines there is a question as to validity or majority, it may decline to grant voluntary recognition and NATCA may petition the NLRB. Section 7. Members of the bargaining unit shall groom and attire themselves in a neat, clean manner which will not erode public confidence in the professionalism of the air traffic controller work force. ARTICLE 39 PROTECTIVE PROVISIONS Section l. The Parties recognize that events beyond their control may affect the general terms and conditions of employment specified in this Agreement. One example of such an event would be modification and/or termination of the contract under which one or more facilities covered by this Agreement are operated. In the event such a modification/ termination becomes imminent, the Parties shall promptly meet to review and negotiate, as necessary, its impact. It is the intent of the Parties to conduct such reviews and negotiations in a manner that, to the extent practicable, protects: a. the employment status of employees who would otherwise be adversely affected; b. the certified representational rights of the Union; and c. the ability of the Employer to maintain an efficient and competitive operation. ARTICLE 40 EFFECT OF THE AGREEMENT Section 1. Any provision of this Agreement shall be determined a valid exception to, and shall supersede any Employer rules, regulations, orders and practices which conflict with this Agreement. Any changes thereto will be in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to apply its rules, regulation, and directives and orders in a fair and equitable manner. Section 2. The status of this Agreement and the Union's recognition will be governed by applicable law.

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